Harshit Rana’s selection in India’s white-ball teams for the coming Australia series has generated controversy, with charges of partiality yet again doing the rounds of Indian cricket. Although Rana is at present one of the handful of players under consideration across all three formats, many feel his recent performance doesn’t quite justify a national recall.

“Why they are selecting him, I am not sure. I would love to be in the selection meeting to know the reason behind his inclusion. From my side, the reason I see is – In Australia we need that fast bowler who can bat. Someone trusts that he can bat, which is why they are selecting him as a potential No. 8. But I am not sure about his batting ability. Two years back he bowled a brilliant pacy delivery in the IPL final that flew off the

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